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Vardø
City in Finnmark, Norway
Overview
Vardø is Norway's easternmost town, perched above the Arctic Circle on the coast of the Barents Sea. Known for its rich history, striking Arctic scenery, and unique mix of Norwegian-Russian influences, it offers cultural landmarks and rugged natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Finnmark
Population
1,982
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
70.37°, 31.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,095
Local Cost
$1,305
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
92
English
78
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
8.8°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
20.9°C
Record Low
-14.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
774 mm
Internet Speed
87 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
VAW
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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